Ilana,

I just wanted to say 'thank you' for choosing to follow me. I have reciprocated.

When I read this story of yours I was moved by the final paragraph:

"Look to gratitude as an emotion or act better than depression. And from there, you have a shot at even greater relief: happiness, dreaming, joy. When you have nothing else, you have choice. Choose gratitude."

Choosing gratitude I guess, is like saying 'thank you' to a half-full glass, and as we all know, to be 'a half-glass-full person means that you are an optimist.

I think you are!

I hope that we can both continue to write about things that interest; inspire; and bring a touch of happiness into the lives of others.

Maybe we can share each others stories with friends and colleagues. It's nice to share nice things isn't it?

May your day be 'just right' for you, and I hope that you will continue to write inspirational stories.

All the best to you and yours,

Fred